Make your account more secure

At Google, we take account security very seriously. To protect your account, we strongly recommend following the steps below regularly, especially if you notice changes to your account that you didn’t make.

Step 7: Protect your password

Step 8: Use a strong password

Don't write it down, send it via email, or tell anyone. Google will never email you to ask for your password or other sensitive information.

If you use a public computer, take these extra steps:

Always sign out of your account. At the top of the page, click your name, email address, or profile picture. Then, select Sign out.

Clear forms, passwords, cache, and cookies in your browser on a regular basis.

Note: You should perform these steps more frequently if you begin to notice suspicious behavior in your computer, such as general slowness and pop-up advertisements. For more tips about online safety, visit Google's Safety Center.

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